'Anianiau
Name'Anianiau
Common Name'Anianiau
Scientific NameMagumma parva
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)16
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)9
Plumage DetailsMales are bright yellow-green overall, with the head and underparts being a more vibrant yellow. Females and juveniles are duller, more olive-green, often with a yellowish wash on the underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rapid, high-pitched "cheer-cheer-cheer" or "tew-tew-tew" series, often accompanied by a short "chip" call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi, primarily found in native wet and mesic forests at higher elevations.
Identifying Featuressmall size, bright yellow plumage (males), short, slightly decurved bill, active foraging behavior
Description
The 'Anianiau is a tiny, active Hawaiian honeycreeper, known for its bright yellow plumage in males and olive-green in females. It forages primarily for nectar and insects in the canopy of native forests on Kauaʻi.
